# F1 Drivers' Island Holiday Chaos

> Seven Formula 1 drivers share a tropical island getaway, sparking chaotic kart races and unexpected bonding.
- Title: F1 Drivers' Island Holiday Chaos · Road & Track | Shortify
- Summary: Seven Formula 1 drivers share a tropical island getaway, sparking chaotic kart races and unexpected bonding. Seven F1 drivers spent a tropical island holiday…
- Keywords: formula 1, george russell, lando norris, carlos sainz, oscar piastri, gabriel bortoleto, langkawi, malaysia, karting, social experiment, f1 drivers, Drivers'
- Source: Road & Track — https://roadandtrack.com/news/a73980574/7-f1-drivers-share-a-tropical-island
- Author: Adam Cooper
- Published: 2026-10-01T17:10:06+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: f1, formula 1, george russell, lando norris, carlos sainz, oscar piastri, gabriel bortoleto, langkawi, malaysia, karting, social experiment, f1 drivers
## F1 Drivers' Island Holiday
Seven Formula 1 drivers shared a tropical island holiday between Azerbaijan and Bahrain Grand Prix races.
## Flight Plan Change
The group initially planned to fly to Kuala Lumpur but switched to Langkawi, a small Malaysian island with 85,000 residents.
## Sainz on the Switch
Carlos Sainz said he found a hotel on Langkawi for cycling and gym activities after seeing drivers try to fly to Malaysia from Baku.
## Group Dynamics
Oscar Piastri and Gabriel Bortoleto joined the group after a last-minute flight diversion, while Bearman and Bortoleto were less close due to different generations.
## Sainz on Social Experiment
Sainz called the trip a social experiment, noting it was the first time seven drivers spent time together away from race schedules.
## Karting Chaos
The drivers raced karts without rules, with Sainz saying they cared more about chaos than winning.
## Russell on Karting
Russell got a new kart with tires from Malaysians due to Petronas love, which he appreciated despite missing the karting session.
## Norris on Downtime
Norris enjoyed the trip as a chance to separate racing life from personal time, saying he became a different person away from the track.
## Sainz on Bonding
Sainz met drivers he didn't know well, gaining insight into their backgrounds and personalities during the trip.
## Russell on Competition
Russell noted the unique opportunity to be with top F1 drivers on the same schedule without racing each other.
## Karting Incident
Russell got a new kart with tires from Malaysians, causing some chaos but being appreciated by the group.
## Chaos Conclusion
The trip ended with drivers bonding over shared experiences, despite the chaotic kart races and lack of rules.
## Key takeaway

Seven F1 drivers spent a tropical island holiday together, racing karts without rules and bonding over shared experiences.